Publications by authors named "R E Gangnon"
Objectives: Older adults' (ages ≥65) inappropriate over-the-counter medications (OTC) use is prevalent, comprising Drug-Age, Drug-Drug, Drug-Disease, and Drug-Label types. Given that pharmacies sell many OTCs, structurally redesigning pharmacy aisles for improving patient safety (Senior Safe) was conceived to mitigate older adult OTC misuse, using Stop Signs and Behind-the-Counter Signs for high-risk OTCs. This study determined whether Senior Safe reduced high-risk OTCs misuse, while secondarily evaluating misuse changes for all OTCs.
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- The study evaluated the feasibility and satisfaction of an online physical activity program for children aged 8-11, comparing an exercise group to a wait-list control group.
- Recruitment, retention, and adherence rates met or exceeded initial targets, with 93.9% of participants completing post-test surveys.
- Although children initially enjoyed the program, their interest waned over time, suggesting the need for increased novelty and social interaction in future interventions.
Background: Lifestyle factors have been studied for dementia risk, but few have comprehensively assessed both Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cerebrovascular disease (CBVD) pathologies.
Objective: Our research aims to determine the relationships between lifestyle and various dementia pathologies, challenging conventional research paradigms.
Methods: Analyzing 1231 Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) study participants, we focused on Life Simple Seven (LS7) score calculations from questionnaire data and clinical vitals.
Cluster Analysis Methods to Support Population Health Improvement Among US Counties.
J Public Health Manag Pract
September 2024
Context: Population health rankings can be a catalyst for the improvement of health by drawing attention to areas in need of relative improvement and summarizing complex information in a manner understood by almost everyone. However, ranks also have unintended consequences, such as being interpreted as "hard truths," where variations may not be significant. There is a need to improve communication about uncertainty in ranks, with accurate interpretation.
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- * The analysis used data from over 5,100 drivers and found that each additional close friend increased their chance of getting rides by 20%.
- * Also, those living in more walkable areas were more likely to walk and use public transit, highlighting the role of social and environmental factors in supporting older adults' transportation needs.